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Harriot Mellon , Duchess of St Albans
(1777-1837)
woman, Duchess of St Albans, and socialite
Died aged c. 60
Wikidata WikipediaHarriet Beauclerk, Duchess of St Albans (alternate spelling: Harriot; née Mellon; 11 November 1777 – 6 August 1837) was a British banker and actress who eventually starred at Drury Lane. She was successively the wife of banker Thomas Coutts and then of William Beauclerk, 9th Duke of St Albans. She was widely celebrated for her beauty, and she was painted by George Romney and Sir Thomas Lawrence.
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Commemorated on 3 plaques
Actress Harriot Mellon Duchess of St Albans and Brighton socialite stayed here 1830-1837
1 Regency Square, Brighton, United Kingdom where they stayed
Actress Harriot Mellon Duchess of St Albans and Brighton socialite stayed here 1830-37
Regency Square, Brighton, United Kingdom where they stayed (1830-1837)
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Harriot Mellon 1777-1837 Famous actress, who came from a family of Irish strolling players, married banker Thomas Coutts, then Duke of St Albans and built up the Holly Lodge estate. She defied convention by bequeathing her wealth to her step-granddaughter Angela (Burdett-Coutts).
Holly Lodge Gardens, Highgate, London, United Kingdom where they was